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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 10/10/1967 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON OCTOBER 10, 1967 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:07 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. The Reverend Edwin Colson, Pastor of the Elk Grove Baptist Church, opened� the meeting with a prayer. Upon the roll being called by theEP.4Sad�e following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Ronald L. Chernick, George C. Coney, Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - James R. Gibson, Eugene V. Keith. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. Police Chief Harry P. Jenkins was present serving as Acting Village Manager in the absence of the Village Manager, Charles A. Willis. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the minutes of the October 3, 1967 meeting be approved, as submitted, and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Village Attorney Hofert reported that he has prepared a proposed Ordinance, as requested, which regulates buildings and structures within the flood Plain& It requires all buildings to be built with foundations two and one-half (2J') feet over the flood plain and would permit build- ing in the flood plain, provided the foundation were high enough and there were no openings to permit the water ini It would also permit roads to be built one (14) foot over the flood plain level. Mr. Hofert stated that the Metropolitan Sanitary District has requested that all Villages pass ordinances of this type. He stated that he has given a copy to the Village Engineer for his study and recommended that the Board take this proposed Ordinance under advisement. Acting Village Manager Harry P. Jenkins reported receipt of a request dated September 28, 1967 from Rockwell Barnes Company for a driveway variation to permit an additional sixteen (161) foot width to their existing forty-eight (481) foot driveway. They are constructing a building addition which calls for a new overhead door and dock to be installed that they state is necessary for their shipping and receiving operations. The Village Manager has recommended the granting of this variation. A brief discussion followed concerning storm sewer outfalls along Salt Creek and proposed arrangements for sharing of the cost. Whereupon it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the Village Manager to enter into negotiations with the home- owners of the affected properties, and with Centex Corporation, said properties being located in the Grassmere, Brookhaven, and Cypress areas. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Gibson, Keith. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board concur in the Village Manager's recommendation that a driveway variation be granted to the Rockwell Barnes Company. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Gibson, Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Village Engineer Robert Peterson reported that work at Well No. 5 has progressed to the point where the motor and pump will be delivered and installed very shortly. He stated that he anticipates the Well will be in operation in sixty (60) days. _1_ Reg. 10/10/67 President Pahl requested that the Village Engineer and Village Attorney give the Board a completion date schedule for all their agenda items by the next meeting. Mr. Albert Walla, Building Inspector, read the monthly operating report for September, 1967. Lieutenant John Henrici, in the absence of the Fire Chief, presented the monthly Fire Department report for September, 1967. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the disbursement of $36,619.46 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account and $7,782.72 from the General Corporate Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the Accounts Payable Warrant of October 10, 1967. Following questions concerning the Wehling Well Works invoice in the amount of $24,912.00 for the pump and motor for Well No. 5, it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that this invoice be deleted from the accounts payable which are to be authorized for payment. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Following questions as to the $287.64 invoice payable to the Firemen's Fund Insurance Company, it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board delete this invoice from the accounts payable which are to be authorized for payment. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the following amended motion: That the Board authorize the disbursement of $11 ,707.46 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account and $7,495.08 from the General Corporate Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the October 10th Warrant. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Gibson, Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Coney reported that the Committee meeting regarding the Arthur Andersen Water Study has been rescheduled for 8:00 p.m, on October 16, 1967. Trustee Coney reported that the Capital Improvements Committee has reviewed the Sales Contract for the purchase of the Industrial Fire Station Site and recommends that the Village accept the contract, as submitted, payment in full to be made within twenty (20) days from date of contract. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution #68-67 authorizing the President and Clerk to sign a Sales Contract with the beneficiaries of the Chicago Title and Trust Company, Trust No. 38909 for an Industrial Fire Station Site to be located in the general area of Greenleaf Avenue and Route 83 for $18,778.00. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Gibson, Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. A meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee was scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 1967 in the Conference Room at the Village Hall. The Clerk reported receipt from Centex Corporation of the original and three (3) plats of the Devon.- Arlington Heights Road Commercial Area located at the Northeast corner of Devon Avenue and Arlington Heights Road. Also, receipt of a plat of dedication for Turner Avenue from -2- Reg. 10/10/67 Centex Corporation by letter of October 10, 1967 stating that the con- struction of pavement, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, and water and sewer has been satisfactorily completed on this street and requests that the improvements be considered for acceptance and permanent maintenance by the Village, subject to a two (2) year maintenance bond. The foregoing will be referred to the Village Engineer for recommendation. At this time (8:57 p.m.) , the President declared a recess to permit residents in attendance at this meeting to address questions and comments to the Board members. President Pahl reconvened the meeting at 9:23 p.m, and directed the Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Zettek; "ABSENT" - Gibson, Keith. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where- upon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk APPROVED: KD Pahl 31 nt -3- Reg. 10/10/67